Delays in bin collections around Powys have been put down due to staff shortages.

There have been various delays to recent waste collections, including last month in Guilsfield when recycling boxes went unemptied for more than week.

Now Powys Council has said the problems stem from the "national recruitment crisis".

A statement from the council said: “The current national recruitment crisis is now taking its toll and the waste and recycling service are suffering a staff shortage.”

The council is asking residents to keep an eye on changes to collections on their social media pages and the council website.

Councillor Jackie Charlton, cabinet member for a greener Powys said: “We understand that missed or delayed collections can be very frustrating to everyone including our crews, residents, and commercial customers.

“We would like to thank our crews for their continued commitment and hard work and the residents and commercial customers for their understanding. Please be assured that we are working hard to keep the service going as effectively as possible and actively recruiting additional staff to help relieve the pressures on the current team.”

Councillor Charlton further encouraged anyone looking for a job to consider applying for a role in the sector: “Despite the hard work, being part of the waste and recycling team can be a very rewarding job”

“We would encourage anyone looking for a job in their local area to consider applying to become part of our team.

“It is important to us to employ local people and we would especially welcome applications from women wanting to take advantage of the good work-life balance. As well as friendly and committed colleagues, you will also have the satisfaction of helping the council to become a top preforming recycling authority and contributing to the county’s climate change agenda.”